QuestionThermodynamics / ΔH and ΔU
For N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇋ 2 NH₃(g), the expression for ∆H is:
- (a) ∆U + 2 RT
- (b) ∆U + RT
- (c) ∆U – 2 RT
- (d) ∆U – RT
Answer: (c) ∆U – 2 RT
ΔH = ΔU + Δn(g)RT. Δn(g) = 2 − (1 + 3) = −2 → ΔH = ΔU − 2RT → (c).
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For N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇋ 2 NH₃(g), the expression for ∆H is:
Answer: (c) ∆U – 2 RT
ΔH = ΔU + Δn(g)RT. Δn(g) = 2 − (1 + 3) = −2 → ΔH = ΔU − 2RT → (c).